The Silver City Youth Murals Program has continued its efforts to enhance the landscape of Grant County through a series of restoration and beautification projects. This year, the program advanced ongoing work at Lion’s Park, refreshed the Heritage Windows, and completed tile restoration at Arizona and Broadway, alongside improvements at the Silver City Public Pool, the Gila Library, and other community sites. Maintenance efforts included replacing tiles, repairing damaged sections, and revitalizing faded paint to ensure the longevity and vibrancy of these public artworks. The program is currently developing new murals in Lordsburg, at the Farmers Market, and at the intersection of Kelly and the Big Ditch.
The Village of Santa Clara will hold its Regular Meeting tomorrow, December 11, at 6 p.m. at the Santa Clara Town Hall. Agenda items include consideration of the 2025 non-exclusive Franchise Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, to provide the services, facilities, and equipment necessary to meet the Village’s current and future cable-related needs. The council will also review Resolution 2025-41, authorizing the Village of Santa Clara to enter into a Design Funding Agreement with the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission, the City of Bayard, and the Town of Silver City. Additional items include the Mayor’s Report and a Public Comments Forum.
In Lordsburg news:
Thirty-nine small public libraries across the Western United States, including the Lordsburg Hidalgo Library, are receiving a combined total of $220,050 in new grant funding. The Lordsburg facility has been awarded $5,500, which it will use to purchase laptops that provide local children with reliable access to technology in a community where many families lack computers and home internet. With this new equipment, the library plans to introduce a range of STEM initiatives—such as coding clubs, computer literacy classes, and introductory AI workshops—designed to help youth develop essential digital skills.
The Little Sprouts at R.V. Traylor Elementary School recently concluded their fundraising campaign in support of The Foster Alliance’s New Mexico office. The group collected $408, which was doubled through a Giving Tuesday match provided by the Anderson Charitable Foundation. As a result, a total of $816 will be donated to The Foster Alliance for the direct benefit of children placed in foster care in Hidalgo County.
